Peri-Peri Prawns & Tempura Veg
FOR THE TEMPURA VEGGIES
1 kg McCain Cauliflower or McCain Broccoli Florets, or a mixture of the two, steamed
250ml (1 cup) chickpea flour
5ml (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
15ml (1 tablespoon) mustard powder
10ml (2 teaspoons) salt
125 - 160ml (½ - ²⁄₃ cups) soda water
1 egg white
Oil for deep-frying
FOR THE PRAWNS
60ml (1/4 cup) butter
500g prawns
10ml (2 teaspoons) chilli powder
Salt to taste
6
Prep Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 - 30 minutes
FOR THE TEMPURA BATTER:
- Combine the flour, cumin, mustard powder and salt. Add the water a spoonful at a time and mix to a smooth batter.
- Beat the egg white until stiff and fold into the mixture.
- Heat the oil in a pan. Dip a few vegetable pieces at a time in the batter, allow the excess to run off and fry in the oil until brown on one side.
- Turn and fry until brown all over. Repeat with the remaining vegetables. Drain on kitchen paper.
FOR THE PRAWNS:
- Heat the butter in a large pan, dust the prawns with chilli powder and season with salt and pepper and fry until cooked, about 10 - 12 minutes.
- Serve the tempura veggies with the peri-peri prawns.
Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram) [CREDIT]
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Variations, Hints and Tips
This Festive Menu 1 is an ideal Festive Family Meal consisting of 4 dishes:
Starter:
Peri-Peri Prawns & Tempura Vegetables
Main:
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Carrots & Potatoes
Sides:
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Savoury Rice and Creamed Spinach.